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Application deadline

Start date

SEP-20

Course Summary

Social policy

Social policy is the study of societies and the way they change through policy making. It looks at the ways in which public policies, social institutions and market forces affect how contemporary societies operate and are affected by debates about social justice. Social policy is relevant to many areas of everyday life, including housing, employment, income, health and education. This programme will appeal to students who are interested in current political and social issues that appear in the news as well as longer-term changes in how societies work – whether at local, national, European or global levels.

Economics

There has never been a more exciting time to study economics. The ongoing consequences of the last economic crisis mean that the world urgently needs new thinking and new processes to meet the challenges of a changing economic climate. As an economics student, you will explore issues of economic stability, growth and development, all vital for economic forecasting and for influencing economic performance and policy.

You will also examine the causes of economic growth and policies designed to promote prosperity, increase efficiency and reduce unwanted fluctuation in fiscal activity. There is a distinguished history of economics in Scotland that includes the work of David Hume and Adam Smith. Throughout your studies, you'll learn from world-leading economists before following in the footsteps of graduates who are in demand by national and international organisations.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials/seminars and individual supervision. You will be assessed by a combination of exams and coursework, and through a Year 4 research project. Most of our graduates move into careers in policy or research within government, voluntary organisations, pressure groups or commercial organisations. These programmes also equip you with skills and knowledge that could be applied to careers in teaching or to the management and delivery of services, whether public or commercial. Some graduates have gone on to study for professional qualifications in housing management, social work or human resource management.

Entry Requirements

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A level

A level

Scottish Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Grades / Points

ABB

Details

Required subjects: A Level: Mathematics at grade B, or AS Mathematics at grade A (if A Level is not taken). GCSEs: English at grade C or 4.

Grades / Points

AABB–AAAA

Details

These grades must be achieved by end of S5. If you haven't achieved this by the end of S5 we may consider your application based on a strong performance in S6. A minimum of BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Higher: Mathematics at grade B. National 5: English at grade C.

Grades / Points

40

Details

Award of Diploma with 40 points (grades 766 at HL). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at grade 5. SL: Mathematics at grade 6 (if not taken at HL) and English at grade 5. Mathematical Studies is not accepted for any of our Economics programmes.

Tuition Fees

This section explains how much you will need to pay in tuition fees to study this course at this university. Fees vary by country of residence so make sure you select which country of residence applies to you.

£9,250 per year

Students from England

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in England

£1,820 per year

Students from Scotland

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in Scotland

£9,250 per year

Students from Wales

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in Wales

£9,250 per year

Students from Northern Ireland

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in Northern Ireland

£9,250 per year

Students from Channel Islands

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in the Channel Islands. These include; Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm

£1,820 per year

Students from EU countries

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in a country outside the UK that is a member of the European Union

£20,950 per year

Students from non-EU countries

These are the tuition fees you pay if you are resident in a country outside the UK and the European Union

University information

University Ranking

16th

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